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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Operating Department Practice Studies
Teesside University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Operating Department Practice Studies course at Teesside University.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Teesside University. These students are taking Operating Department Practice Studies or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | C |
| Psychology | D |
| Chemistry | E |
| Sociology | C |
| Physical Education | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B990
Here's what Teesside University says about its Operating Department Practice Studies course.
Course overview: As an operating department practitioner (ODP) you are a specialist vital part of the multidisciplinary perioperative theatre team, providing a high standard of patient-centred care during anaesthesia, surgery, and post anaesthetic care (recovery). You can expect to work within the whole of the perioperative environment across a variety of surgical specialities assisting anaesthetists and surgeons alongside the wider multidisciplinary team.
Our patient-centred course equips you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to ensure that you can fully contribute to healthcare delivery in a dynamic and fast-moving surgical environment.
You gain practice and experience across a variety of perioperative areas including general surgery, orthopaedic surgery, ear, nose and throat, obstetric surgery, anaesthetic and post-anaesthetic care. Over 50% of the course is spent in hospitals on a rotation basis throughout the North East, alongside experienced clinical staff and previous Teesside ODPs. You follow various shift patterns including nights and weekends to gain the maximum learning experience. You are supported by evidence-based learning in lectures, seminars and practical activities in our clinical skills labs and simulated operating theatre. Your learning is underpinned and enhanced by the academic team who have decades of collective experience in theatre settings.
On successful completion of the course you will be eligible to apply for registration to the Health and Care Professions Council.
Please note 100% attendance is expected during this programme.
Top reasons to study this course
- Financial support: You may be eligible for a £5,000 maintenance grant each year from the NHS Business Service Authority. Visit our course page to find out more.
- Placement opportunities: gain valuable learning experiences and specialised training in hospital theatres across the North-East.
- Industry-standard facilities: our bespoke simulation suite gives you realistic training experience.
After the course: A qualified ODP is trained in all areas of theatre work and can specialise in surgery, anaesthetics or post-anaesthetic care. New areas of practice are also opening up to the ODP such as accident and emergency, intensive care units and specialist theatres. Career opportunities exist within NHS hospital trusts and private hospitals, primary care trust clinics and the armed forces.
You can progress to postgraduate study to develop to an advanced role and surgical care practitioner skills alongside surgeons. You can also develop your role through teaching, or pursue theatre management roles.
Source: Teesside University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Nursing, Midwifery and Health Professions
Location
Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus | Middlesbrough
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Operating department practice
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).
How you will be assessed
Access assessment information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).
Teesside University student reviews
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What is student union?
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9 months ago
What uni life? I got some messages but they lack structure and were about collecting trash on streets
Graduate
9 months ago
I had other opportunities in the USA and Australia, but tried the UK and now I'm suffering.
Graduate
9 months ago
Too busy covering their flaws.
Graduate
9 months ago
What facilities? 1 building in Darlington
Graduate
9 months ago
The quality of education is not existent. Lectures - slides with superficial information, level of primary school, not applicable level, poor, unpracticable and not useful. There is no depth, no engagement, and no real knowledge—just surface-level .ppt that only touches the basics. Basically you wil...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Teesside University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Teesside University students who took the Operating Department Practice Studies course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
80%
low
Teaching on my course
80%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
81%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
86%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
77%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
78%
low
Learning opportunities
69%
low
Learning opportunities
69%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
70%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
71%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
72%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
61%
low
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
75%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
75%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
72%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
82%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
74%
med
Academic support
64%
low
Academic support
64%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
58%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
71%
low
Organisation and management
45%
low
Organisation and management
45%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
51%
low
How well organised is your course?
40%
low
Learning resources
80%
low
Learning resources
80%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
77%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
71%
low
Student voice
67%
low
Student voice
67%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
55%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
79%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
67%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
66%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
78%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
72%
low
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
74%
low
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
80%
low
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
65%
low
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
55%
low
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
79%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
75%
low
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Teesside University graduates who took Operating Department Practice Studies - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£28.8k
First year after graduation
£32.5k
Third year after graduation
£37k
Fifth year after graduation
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Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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